Emergency Vehicle Accidents

Name: Emergency Vehicle Accidents
Brand: Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company, Inc.
SKU: 5627
Price: 49.00 USD
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Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

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Emergency Vehicle Accidents: Prevention and Reconstruction, Second Edition by Stephen S. Solomon, O.D. and Paul F. Hill, Esq. is the complete guide to the safety and legal issues surrounding police vehicles, fire trucks, and ambulances. This 638-page hardcover covers the human factors behind emergency vehicle accidents, accident reconstruction and litigation, and state-by-state statutes and case law across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Authors: Stephen S. Solomon, B.S., O.D.; Paul F. Hill, Esq.
Contributing Authors: George L. Ellis, M.D., FACEP; James G. King; Robert J. Simpson, Esq.; Steven Smyk, Esq.
ISBN-10: 1-930056-46-X
ISBN-13: 978-1-930056-46-6
Copyright: November 8, 2002
Pages: 638
Binding: Hardcover
Size: 7 x 10 inches

Part I — Human Factors and Emergency Vehicle Operation:

Construction of emergency vehicles
Anatomy of the eyes and visual performance
Color vision and fire vehicle color as a safety issue
Flashing lights — limitations and effectiveness
Sirens and audible devices
Fluorescent, phosphorescent, and retroreflective materials
Emergency response and vehicle operation
Medical control

Part II — Accident Reconstruction and Litigation:

Emergency vehicle accident profiles
Accidents and litigation — case studies
Accident analysis considerations
The police chase
Representing the innocent injured bystander
Parked emergency vehicles as highway hazards
Emergency service personnel as pedestrians

Part III — Statutes and Cases:

State-by-state brief summary and full statutes and laws governing emergency vehicle operation across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Appendices:

Fire apparatus specifications (pumper/rescue) and revised federal specifications for ambulances.

Science & Justice 2000

Anyone responsible for managing emergency vehicles or investigation incidents involving them would find something to think about in this book.

American Fire Journal

Part reference guide, part safety manual, it's easy to read and not too technical for attorneys and accident investigators who might be interested in Solomon's findings. Solomon also shows apparatus drivers how accident investigators may evaluate their mistake or misfortunes. For this reason alone, this book should be considered an insurance policy for many fire departments.

Jeff J. Clawson

The chapter on "Accident Analysis Considerations" is a must for any attorney representing either the plaintiff or defendant agency involved in these often avoidable collisions. Municipal and private risk managers will also gain valuable new and useful insights . . . I thoroughly enjoyed this book which I devoured at a single setting. It is a must read for anyone caring about the safe and thoughtful operation of emergency vehicles and the prevention of these avoidable tragedies.

Lawyers Weekly

Here's the most authoritative book ever published on lawsuits involving emergency vehicle accidents. It's an essential guide for lawyers handling these claims. You'll get analysis of emergency vehicle construction and operation; human factors; the effect of flashing lights, sirens, reflective materials, etc. on driver perception; common accident scenarios (including police chases, innocent bystanders, parked emergency vehicles, and injuries to EMTs); how these accidents are reconstructed; a discussion of statutes and case law; and much more. Emergency Vehicle Accidents will prepare you for all available avenues to explain accidents, who is at fault, and why.